Leave A Scar
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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To murder your heart.
I'm just a painting that's still wet.
If you touch me Ill be smeared, you'll be stained,
Stained for the rest of your life.
So turn around and walk away
Before we confuse the way, we abuse each other.
Then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself.
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
There's a crack in my soul, you thought was a smile.
What ever doesn't kill you,
Is gonna leave a scar
What ever doesn't kill you,
Is gonna leave a scar
I'm more like a silver bullet
Than I'm like a gun,
I'm not easy to hold.
I'm moving fast and if I stay in your heart,
I'm certain that this will be the end of your life
So turn around walk away
Before we confuse the way we abuse each other
If your not afraid of getting hurt then I am not afraid
How much I hurt you
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself
Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
In "Leave A Scar," Marilyn Manson tackles the theme of toxic relationships that are bound to leave emotional scars. The first verse starts with the imagery of the singer being a painting that's still wet, indicating that he's still in the process of becoming, of evolving. The lines "If you touch me I'll be smeared, you'll be stained, stained for the rest of your life," suggest that being with him could ruin the other person's life, leaving them with permanent emotional damage. He warns them to "turn around and walk away" to avoid confusion and abuse.
The second verse is more straightforward and direct, emphasizing the singer's awareness of his danger to himself and others. He likens himself to a silver bullet, "moving fast," and likely to cause the end of whoever he stays with. Despite that, he challenges the other person's level of fear, stating that if they're not afraid of getting hurt, he isn't afraid of how much he'll hurt them. The chorus repeats the phrase "whatever doesn't kill you is gonna leave a scar," emphasizing the inevitable damage that'll occur in a relationship with him.
Overall, "Leave A Scar" presents a cautionary tale about the danger of getting involved with someone who's aware of their destructive tendencies. The lyrics emphasize that the scars of such a relationship are permanent and that it's better to walk away before the wounds become too deep.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not like I made myself a list of new and different ways to murder your heart.
I didn't plan to hurt you, but my actions may cause emotional pain.
I'm just a painting that's still wet. If you touch me I'll be smeared, you'll be stained, stained for the rest of your life.
I am still changing and unstable. If you get involved with me, it may leave a lasting impact on your life.
So turn around and walk away before we confuse the way we abuse each other.
We should end things before we start hurting each other.
If you're not afraid of getting hurt, then I am not afraid of how much I hurt you.
If you are willing to take the risk of being hurt in a relationship with me, then I will not hold back in expressing my feelings.
I'm well aware I'm a danger to myself. Are you aware I'm a danger to others?
I know that my actions can harm myself, but are you aware that being involved with me can also cause harm to others?
There's a crack in my soul, you thought was a smile.
I may appear to be happy, but there are underlying issues within myself that may cause problems in a relationship.
Whatever doesn't kill you is gonna leave a scar. Whatever doesn't kill you is gonna leave a scar.
Even if our relationship does not result in death, it will still leave a lasting emotional impact.
I'm more like a silver bullet than I'm like a gun. I'm not easy to hold.
I am powerful and fast-moving, but difficult to control.
I'm moving fast and if I stay in your heart, I'm certain that this will be the end of your life.
If we continue our relationship at this pace, the emotional strain will be too much for you to handle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: BRIAN WARNER, CHRIS VRENNA, JEORDIE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariec3527
I love when he says " There's a crack in my soul you thought was a smile " ❤😢
@crazykodiak8751
exactly..so true
@bencraddock7132
Brooke Cantu same he is a genius
@lastofthewilds5485
Yeah, that line hit pretty hard with me. This song has helped heal a few scars. Working on one right now, actually.
@TheSpelledMilk
@@lastofthewilds5485 Please who isn't .
@DeadlyAlienInvader
Why so serious?!
@jeremyray4714
Best song on that album by far. One of Manson's underrated albums. Pure gold.
@icysparks1
There are people on this planet including myself that are the epitomy of the words written in this song. Marillyn, I'm covered with bloody scars !! Thanks for the song !! I'm 60 years old and still rockin with you.
@mikasaackerman4964
@@katiecliffe LMAO or dead
@jessicabaker7276
Whoever disliked this video, how can you not like marilyn manson. He's amazing.